behindtheshadows Wrote: Well then... If you have to remember 200+ passwords having a password manager is superhandy. Honestly, i do not need that many and for that reason i just remember them in my head. And the most imporatnt is my email password because it controls everything. I used LastPass, and it is the best option (not a good one, but the best one out of all the others)
If you do not have to, it is better not to use a password manager. But if you have to then, you should pick the best (the most reputable and legit one)
Well, I've decided I'm gonna switch to KeePass whenever I find the time/motivation to make the transition...
But here's why I'm gonna go with them over LastPass:
Completely open-source, so I don't have totake them at their word that it's impossible for them to see my passwords
I decide where to store my database.. can be locally,on a server I control via SFTP, in the cloud, etc... as opposed to the LastPass password warehouse in the cloud, which is an obviously-tempting target for hackers.
LastPass, as the most-used password manager, has a huge target on its back due to the potential rewards from compromising it
KeePass doesn't run in the browser, which isanother obvious target.. won't be losing all 200+ passwords due to browser bugs that allow data to leak between tabs
Supports 2FA, Windows certificates, RSA certificates, token-based authentication via OATH HOTP (iPhone) and TOTP (Google) one-time passwords
Shitloads of plugins, allowing for things like using it to automatically enter passwords into SSH/Putty, Remote Desktop, SQL databases, etc. as well as generating passphrases, encrypting/decrypting using RFID/NFC and tons of other shit.
That said, it's definitely not as user-friendly as LastPass and more geared towards techy types... also not recommended for anyone who can't keep files properly backed up as you could lose your whole password database fairly easily.
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